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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frank say is intended to be the highlight of the Independence Day celebration in Luther Park?
(a) A piano concerto performed by Emil.
(b) The singing of the national anthem by Ruth.
(c) The chorale that Ariel had composed.
(d) The performance of a play written by Karl.

2. When Officer Doyle, Gus, and Frank pass by the Emil Brandt's house in Officer Doyle's Studebaker, who is sitting on the porch with Emil?
(a) Karl.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Ariel.
(d) Jake.

3. What method does Emil use to attempt suicide?
(a) An overdose of aspirin.
(b) An overdose of pain medication.
(c) Hanging.
(d) An overdose of sleeping pills.

4. Who brings Emil to the Drums' house to be with Ruth every time he comes?
(a) Lise.
(b) Gus.
(c) Karl.
(d) Julia.

5. When Warren Redstone asks Frank where his can of belongings is, what is Frank's reply?
(a) Frank says he has no idea.
(b) Frank says the police have the metal can.
(c) Frank says that Danny has it.
(d) Frank says he threw it in the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the spot of red that Frank observes in the river after Jake points it out?

2. Who is the only family member present when the sheriff and his people pull Ariel's dead body from the river?

3. What promise does Nathan elicit from both Frank and Jake after his conversation with Ruth?

4. Who gives Frank a ride home from the Brandt estate after telling him that the rich always get away with their crimes?

5. When Father Peter tells Nathan the reasons for the townspeople's negative feelings about Ruth's role as the minister's wife, what three reasons does he give?

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